Author: ERIC KIM

My ethos and personal aesthetics?

Anti alarmist

Customer first approach?

Emperor boy

The secret of life — have a son !!!

Steroids

Natural Steroids

All steroid diet

The purpose of life

The virtues of Odysseus 

Land is actually not worth much

The hilarity is that the virtues of Odysseus is not what we moderns would be considering as virtuous; he is considered virtuous for his cunning, his ingenuity, his skills of lying

Building the most sublime human body

Ultra extremely hardcore 

The laws of physics, acts of god

Meat or not?

Life is all about decisions, pay offs and trade offs

FAST.

Sacrifice isn’t true love?

Insanely stubborn vision

Will it help you with world conquest or not?

First, always take care of yourself… Or else you can’t even take care of your kids or your family 

Man requires time alone 

Never been done before

You’re the director, producer

The best is yet to come!

He or she with the most optimism shall win!

What an adventure, what an odyssey!

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Metabolical, metabolic biological reset

Human biology, physiology wisdom

Caffeine’s effects on the body stem largely from its ability to interact with naturally occurring signaling molecules—particularly adenosine. Here’s a closer look at the biology behind why caffeine does what it does:

1. Caffeine Mimics Adenosine

Adenosine’s Normal Role

• Adenosine is a “slow-down” signal: This molecule accumulates in your brain while you’re awake, helping modulate neural activity and signaling fatigue. When adenosine binds to its receptors, it reduces neuronal firing and promotes drowsiness.

Caffeine’s Interference

• Molecular Similarity: Caffeine’s structure is similar enough to adenosine that it can bind to the same receptors—particularly A1 and A2A receptors in the brain—without activating them.

• Blocking Mechanism: By occupying these adenosine receptors, caffeine prevents adenosine from exerting its “slow-down” effect, resulting in heightened alertness, delayed fatigue, and, for some people, a feeling of energy or euphoria.

2. Altered Neurotransmitter Levels

Dopamine and Norepinephrine

• Indirect Boost: Once caffeine blocks adenosine receptors, the neurons in your brain tend to fire more rapidly. This can stimulate the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine, increasing wakefulness and alertness.

• Mood and Well-being: Elevated dopamine can enhance mood and provide a mild sense of pleasure or reward. However, too high of a boost can contribute to anxiety and restlessness in sensitive individuals.

3. Effects on Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

Adrenaline Release

• Sympathetic Nervous System Activation: The increased neuronal activity in the brain (and signals to the adrenal glands) can stimulate the release of adrenaline (epinephrine).

• Heart Rate and Blood Pressure: Adrenaline increases heart rate and can cause mild elevations in blood pressure, contributing to the “rush” some people experience.

Brain vs. Peripheral Vessels

• Constriction in the Brain: In the brain, caffeine’s blockade of adenosine causes some blood vessels to constrict, which can help relieve certain types of headaches.

• Variable Effects Elsewhere: In other areas of the body, blood vessel responses can differ or be overshadowed by the body’s normal regulatory mechanisms.

4. Metabolic Impact

Increased Metabolic Rate

• Mitochondrial Activity: Caffeine can slightly increase metabolic rate and fat breakdown (lipolysis), in part by stimulating the sympathetic nervous system.

• Energy Expenditure: While there’s a mild boost to calorie burning, it’s usually not large enough on its own for significant weight loss.

Insulin Sensitivity

• Temporary Changes: Caffeine can reduce insulin sensitivity in some individuals, making blood sugar regulation slightly less efficient, but this effect is often small and temporary in healthy people.

5. Mild Diuretic Effect

Kidney Function

• Adenosine Receptors in the Kidneys: By blocking adenosine receptors there, caffeine can cause kidneys to excrete more sodium and water, leading to slightly increased urine output.

• Adaptation Over Time: Regular caffeine consumers often develop a tolerance to this effect, making it less noticeable with habitual use.

6. Why Biology Creates Variation in Sensitivity

Genetics

• Enzymes that Break Down Caffeine: Genetic differences in liver enzymes (especially CYP1A2) determine how quickly you metabolize caffeine.

• Adenosine Receptor Variants: Different adenosine receptor subtypes or genetic variations can make some people more (or less) reactive to caffeine.

Tolerance and Downregulation

• Receptor Adaptation: With regular use, the body may produce more adenosine receptors or adjust other signaling pathways, which makes you require more caffeine to achieve the same effect.

• Withdrawal: When habitual use stops abruptly, your brain still has all those extra receptors expecting caffeine “blockage,” so you might experience headaches, fatigue, and irritability.

Key Biological Takeaways

1. Adenosine Blockade: Caffeine’s most important mechanism is its ability to bind to adenosine receptors and prevent drowsiness signals from taking effect.

2. Neurotransmitter Shifts: Blocking adenosine also leads to increased dopamine, norepinephrine, and sometimes adrenaline, heightening alertness and energy levels.

3. Systemic Effects: These changes ripple through multiple organ systems—heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and metabolic processes—producing caffeine’s diverse physiologic impact.

4. Individual Differences: Genetics, tolerance, and overall health status all influence how strongly and how long caffeine’s effects last.

In essence, caffeine’s structure lets it hijack the natural “braking” system in the brain and body (adenosine), temporarily hitting the gas pedal on alertness, metabolism, and other processes. Over time, our biology adjusts, which is why moderate, responsible consumption tends to be key for most people.

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Caffeine is a naturally occurring stimulant found in coffee, tea, cocoa, and various other plants. It exerts its primary effects on the central nervous system, though it can influence many different systems throughout the body. Below are some key ways caffeine affects human physiology:

1. Central Nervous System (CNS)

1. Adenosine Receptor Blockade

• Mechanism: Caffeine works by binding to adenosine receptors in the brain. Adenosine is a chemical that accumulates during waking hours and promotes relaxation and drowsiness. By blocking adenosine’s action, caffeine delays the onset of fatigue and enhances alertness.

• Result: Increased wakefulness, reduced perception of fatigue, and temporary improvements in concentration and reaction time.

2. Neurotransmitter Modulation

• Dopamine and Norepinephrine: Caffeine can indirectly increase levels of certain neurotransmitters (e.g., dopamine, norepinephrine), which play roles in mood regulation and alertness.

• Possible Side Effects: This boost can contribute to feelings of well-being, but in excess, it can also lead to jitteriness, anxiety, and disrupted sleep.

2. Cardiovascular System

1. Heart Rate and Blood Pressure

• Mild Increase: Caffeine can cause a short-term rise in heart rate and blood pressure by stimulating the release of adrenaline (epinephrine). This effect is generally moderate in healthy individuals but can be more pronounced in those sensitive to caffeine or with certain health conditions.

• Long-Term Tolerance: Over time, people often develop tolerance, meaning the cardiovascular effects may lessen with regular consumption.

2. Blood Vessel Constriction/Dilation

• Brain Blood Vessels: Caffeine causes the blood vessels in the brain to constrict slightly, which can help relieve some types of headache (especially migraines), though its effectiveness varies.

• Peripheral Blood Vessels: Effects in other parts of the body can differ and are often overshadowed by other regulatory mechanisms.

3. Metabolic and Endocrine Effects

1. Increased Metabolic Rate

• Caloric Burn: Caffeine can transiently increase the body’s metabolic rate and promote lipolysis (the breakdown of fat). However, these effects are relatively modest and usually short-lived.

2. Blood Sugar Regulation

• Insulin Sensitivity: Some research suggests that caffeine can temporarily reduce insulin sensitivity, meaning cells may not take up glucose as efficiently. Most healthy individuals adjust without major issues, but those with certain metabolic conditions may experience fluctuations in blood glucose.

3. Diuretic Effect

• Fluid Balance: Caffeine can have a mild diuretic effect (promoting urine production). For most people who consume caffeine regularly, this effect is not strong enough to cause dehydration unless intake is very high or fluid consumption is limited.

4. Digestive System

1. Gastrointestinal Motility

• Digestive Stimulation: Caffeine can increase the motility of the gastrointestinal tract, sometimes contributing to more frequent bowel movements.

2. Acid Production

• Stomach Acid: Coffee and caffeine can stimulate gastric acid secretion, which may cause digestive discomfort or exacerbate acid reflux in susceptible individuals.

5. Sleep and Circadian Rhythms

1. Sleep Disruption

• Delayed Onset of Sleep: By blocking adenosine receptors and increasing alertness, caffeine can interfere with the ability to fall asleep and to achieve deep, restful sleep if consumed too close to bedtime.

• Half-Life Consideration: Caffeine’s half-life in the body ranges between 3 to 7 hours (on average), meaning it can stay in your system for a significant portion of the day.

2. Individual Sensitivity

• Genetic Variation: Some people metabolize caffeine quickly and experience fewer sleep disturbances, while slow metabolizers may experience stronger and longer-lasting effects on sleep.

6. Tolerance and Dependence

1. Tolerance Development

• Physiological Adaptation: Regular caffeine consumption can lead to tolerance, meaning you may need higher amounts of caffeine over time to achieve the same effect.

2. Withdrawal Symptoms

• Common Effects: Headaches, fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating can occur if habitual users suddenly stop caffeine intake. Symptoms typically subside within a few days as the body readjusts.

Key Takeaways

• Primary Mechanism: Caffeine primarily blocks adenosine receptors, leading to increased alertness and reduced fatigue.

• Short-Term Effects: Enhanced mental clarity, increased energy, slightly elevated heart rate and blood pressure, and potential diuretic effects.

• Long-Term Use: Tolerance can develop, and abrupt cessation can lead to withdrawal symptoms.

• Individual Variability: The impact of caffeine can vary widely depending on genetics, tolerance, health status, and concurrent use of medications or other substances.

Overall, when consumed in moderate amounts (e.g., up to 400 mg of caffeine daily for most healthy adults, roughly equivalent to 3–4 cups of coffee), caffeine can be part of a balanced lifestyle. However, sensitivity varies, and excessive intake can lead to negative effects like anxiety, insomnia, and digestive upset.

BERZERKER BARRAGE

Unique cinematography

What is the purpose or point of cinema?

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Mask, intimidating

Matter, anti matter

An educated wish

You were the best Wolverine

They needed both one another!

“You were always the wrong guy”

I am the X man

Hero is not about martyrdom which is essentially desired suicide

Suicide is not noble

His past is what made him do it!

There’s nothing to fix ***

Designer.

Designer is god

If you can imagine it, you can build it!

Practical, being more practical

Practical means real

Military Virtue!

Think Biology

Invest in biology , your bodily biology

In order to be born, reborn .,, you require great pain?

Don’t trust the maps, map blindness

Walking healing, to heal yourself start walking

Smokers, smoking is a drug, druggies

Branding, the philosophy of a brand?

Meth addicts

Experimental living, deep aesthetics

Don’t trust design, design lies

How to make your name, how to make a name for yourself

How to make your name more famous

How to

Good news, bad cities

Mandalorian, father and child, good moral

How to wonder

How to conquer a city

How to wander the art

Can you take it with you?

Hundred percent

99% is not enough

Just muscle your way through

Colossus !

How to conquer a city?

—> Becoming the new crown prince of a city?

My primary concern!

No health, no photos

$MSTR acquired 258,320 BTC for $22.07B (~$85,450/BTC) in 2024 and achieved a 74.3% BTC Yield, starting the year with 189,150 BTC and realizing a BTC Gain of 140,630 BTC (385/day). At $100K/BTC, this translates to shareholder value creation of $14.06B for the year or $38.5M/day.

Perhaps the question you should be asking yourself is at the end of the year, thinking and consider; how much more bitcoin did you yield this year? And how much more bitcoin did you acquire?

Perhaps the greatest upside to traveling is to just switch it up!

Don’t trust the maps, map blindness

Walking healing, to heal yourself start walking

Smokers, smoking is a drug, druggies

Branding, the philosophy of a brand?

Meth addicts

Experimental living, deep aesthetics

Don’t trust design, design lies

How to make your name, how to make a name for yourself

How to make your name more famous

How to

Good news, bad cities

Mandalorian, father and child, good moral

How to wonder

How to conquer a city

How to wander the art

Can you take it with you?

Hundred percent

99% is not enough

Just muscle your way through

Colossus !

Insouicance philosophy

Why? Your ethical ethic choices will show up in your aesthetic taste.

Also, fear, fearless;

The Art of living, how to live better? 

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Vietnamese innovations

First, I think one of the grand upsides of Vietnam, Vietnamese innovations is that there are a few regulations, fewer building regulations. This allows for more innovative buildings in architecture to be built, which are a positively great thing! You will never experience a lot of architecture like this in America because of these gangster mafiosos with these fake building regulations.

Just look at what they eat drink consume and look like and wear —

Life thoughts:

Lots of interesting thoughts this morning:

First, no amount of aesthetics on the planet is worth a lost night of sleep.

That means, the most intelligent strategy in life is to optimize your sleeping quarters your home your habitat or hotel room whatever… To ensure that you get an insanely great night of sleep

The Privilege of light 

Second big thought of the day: the privilege of light.

So currently staying at a riverfront hotel in Da Nang Vietnam, where we had a beautiful sunrise first thing in the morning! We have the morning sun stream directly into the hotel room was magnificent!

And actually, I think of the greatest tragedies of life, modern day life etc. is that having the privilege of waking up to the direct light in the morning light, very very rare. Why?

First, typically there are no real places in which you could live that has direct access to the sun waking up. Unless you live directly on the ocean the beach etc.? Or somewhere on the right side of a mountain top?

And actually this is my big epiphany; this huge high-rise hotels skyscrapers condominium apartment buildings, they are like massive poplar trees! They all seek dominance, height, greater access to the light, natural light?

And the purpose in the meaning of it is that when you have access to the natural direct light, you gain more energy and power!

For example, I’ve been thinking a lot about energy, energy sources etc. First, trying to think critically about this like where is actually the energy sources from?

First, the sun. It seems the obvious idea is that the source of all the sun light and power on the planet is predicated around the sun. No sun no life

After spending about 2 to 3 hours stuck in the airport, in which you don’t have the privilege of being outside and being in the sun, you realize just how privileged you are having access to the sun!

And this is actually the hilarious thing, the sun, access to the sun; it is something that both the rich and the poor can access alike; but perhaps this issue here is the knowledge gap;  the sun is critical for physiological happiness and thriving, yet we do not know it!

Trust your taste

TASTE, aesthetic tastes

The art of life

How much is it worth to you?

Just get your ass outside !

I never want to be far from my son!

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The best place to live on the planet ?

So one thing I’ve discovered with traveling, booking hotels etc.… Perhaps it is better to just trust the brand names, international brand names.

So here in DANANG, booked a random Vietnamese hotel ,,, looks nice and seems nice but the critical #1 issue:

Super fucking loud at night!

Hotel designed *WITHOUT* double paned windows … and also, designed with opening windows which means it is fucking loud!

Living, the art of living

Noise isolation?

Treat yourself your body your own human body as the most sublime machine, creation tool?

BOSE, BOSE HEADPHONES, noise cancelling headphones & technology — AirPods Pro’s

DANANG Vietnam… the best place to *live* in Vietnam?

Sugar, starch, cakes, patties, dairy, lactose, real milk, fake milk, all “malk” alternatives make you fat!

Sugars, starches, fructose, corn syrup, corn, syrups,,, sweeteners ,,, all make you fat!

Never trust any food you don’t cook yourself!

Also the upside of going to all you can eat Korean BBQ.,, you grill the (unmarinated meats) yourself!

$14.06b shareholder value creation ,,, realize a Bitcoin gain of 140,630 BTC, or 385 bitcoin *A DAY!*. $38.5 million a day.,, or $14 billion USD for the year!

MSTR acquired 258,320 BTC for $22.07B (~$85,450/BTC) in 2024 and achieved a 74.3% BTC Yield, starting the year with 189,150 BTC and realizing a BTC Gain of 140,630 BTC (385/day). At $100K/BTC, this translates to shareholder value creation of $14.06B for the year or $38.5M/day.

Now I understand the ethos of these insanely high sky rise buildings in big cities — they’re like huge poplar trees— they all seek dominance, to rise taller, obtain more energy from the sun, more power!

More Sun, More Power!

I want to eat and consume it all!

The new sun god: the supreme stimulus of the sun? 1000x more effective than caffeine?

What’s interesting about the sun:

You actually obtain and acquire energy from an outside energy source.

Caffeine is rather ,,, an internal biological phenomenon.

Maybe this is also the criticality of consumption of meat, beef, organ meats ,,, you actively obtain outside energy sources this way?

The power of the sun *AND* the sky? *AND* the water?

iPad Pro > iPhone

Walk around, look outside

Maximum natural light

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Don’t moor all of your hopes on just one rope? 

Violence is entertaining ?

Natural light is godlike

An ending. Legacy

No such thing as virtuous ways of killing time

Just take a nap!

How to feel the power, how to feel more power?

What to live for, something to live for?

Deadlift for arms and shoulders

New rack pulls

The blessed gods live there evermore

Tell a tale, story

A man, Andra

Military power

“This is for Charles”

He loved all of us

Pure power?

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Evoke frenzy in battle

Voice of bronze

Cataclysmic

Aesthrticizes

KLEOS kudos

Glory

Movement as the 6th sense ***

The secret to a happy life is a happy family

Happiness –> family, happy family, children wife

How to live

All the best aesthetics in the world cannot replace a good night’s sleep

Supreme Quiet

Video

Bet on Saylor, not BTC?

Discover more >

—> Will it entertain you more?

The city is more entertaining?

The city of entertainment

How to become more entertaining, and also… How to become more entertained? 

The Ultimate power of all? The sun?

100% cult of the sun ,,, sun life optimization ?

I don’t really care to own a home a single-family home or whatever… But I think one of the really really big ideas which are very very interesting to me is having the privilege or optimization or opportunity to have some sort of habitation or living quarters which allows me 100% access to the sun, all the time, all day every day?

The best car allows maximum UV radiation?

Win win no compromise? 

Pain teaches us who we are 

Boring versus entertaining?

Why is it so difficult to make things entertaining? 

My passion for discovery

I also suppose one of my life passions and goals to try to figure some stuff out.

For example I feel like 90% of my grand findings have actually been around the physiology human physiology. For example, intermittent fasting no breakfast no lunch, only dinner, 100% carnivorous diet, quitting alcohol, quitting dairy fix sugar’s real sugars cow sugars etc., quitting starch and vegetables, quitting fruit, quitting nuts.

Also, vibram five finger shoes.

More recently a big one it’s just like literally trying to spend 100% of the day outdoors in the direct sun, walking around all day, maximum 150% direct exposure.

For normal clothing attire, sleeveless and shorts.

Money financial, wealth and capital discoveries

Within the last 7 to 8 years, discovering bitcoin, the joy is a bitcoin. More recently in the last year or two microstrategy and Michael Saylor.

I suppose the grand joy and discovery is knowing that maybe in your life thus far, you’ve only scratched the surface of things? Like 1-2% it 3%…. and you’ve got like 97% more to discover? 

Sun power

Perhaps one of the worst things about modern day life is that we are like in a physical, physical space matrix, procrustean bed. 

That we are typically stuck in the same environments, the same little cages and cubes, etc. What that then means is that we are trapped in a nontraditional sense, trapped inside our little tube cars, or little cube apartments and homes, and we are not allowed or given the opportunity of exposure to the real world, to outside.

And not only that, we are discouraged from actually engaging with the real world, we are discourage from being in the direct sentence, the direct elements.

For example a very very simple idea is that we no longer have the privilege of just being in the direct, topless and naked! I have an ongoing theory that if you desire more power, more physiological power, more time in the direct sun is positively advantageous for you.

However modern day society has made us somehow afraid of the sun, that for the most part, most people hide from the sun, all of this ridiculous fear mongering about UV radiation and skin cancer or whatever. Certainly if you live in Nevada, putting on some sunscreen is a good idea, or just putting on a hat. But we should not be afraid of the sun, we should embrace it!

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What do I want to build? Intellectual castles?

Raider.